GIC HONORS
2nd Annual Presentation
Friday, August 14 | 10 AM
Middle C Jazz Club, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Behind every great artist, broadcast, and breakthrough moment is a network of leaders whose work deserves to be seen, celebrated, and sustained.
The 2nd Annual GIC Honors event is designed to recognize, elevate, and celebrate the often-unseen architects of the gospel music industry—those whose leadership, innovation, and infrastructure shape the culture but are not traditionally spotlighted on artist-centered award platforms.
While the Stellar Awards rightfully honor artists, radio personalities, and producers, the Gospel Industry Coalition (GIC) exists to serve, unite and grow the entire ecosystem of gospel music. GIC Honors fills a critical gap by recognizing executives, educators, entrepreneurs, marketers, technologists, legal professionals, media strategists, tour financiers, and other industry leaders whose work fuels the industry’s success but is rarely publicly recognized.
Charlotte, North Carolina, provides an ideal host city—accessible, culturally vibrant, and strategically positioned as a growing hub for faith-based and entertainment leadership. Hosting GIC Honors there, especially during “Stellar Weekend” reinforces GIC’s national footprint and commitment to industry-wide collaboration.
Why do we “VOTE” on an “HONOR”
GIC HONORS focuses on measurable impact and documents “who” moved the industry forward and in what areas, within the current year. GIC HONORS recognizes timely influence and measurable outcomes. (Former TOP honorees are disqualified from receiving the honor the following year).
The nomination and voting process empowers members to actively shape the industry’s narrative of excellence, in alignment with GIC’s mission.
- All finalists will be honored and publicly celebrated at the GIC Honors event.
- One individual will receive the distinction of “Top” Honoree for the year, acknowledging extraordinary current-year achievement.
The Culminating Event Experience August 14, 2026
GIC Honors & Brunch
Middle C Jazz Club, Charlotte, NC
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